American Exec. Trapped By His Workers In Chinese Plant

BEIJING (AP) — An American executive confined to his Beijing medical supply factory by Chinese workers is denying their allegations that they've gone two months without pay. Chip Starnes of Specialty Medical Supplies endured a fifth day of captivity at the plant in the capital's northeastern suburbs. About 100 workers are also demanding severance packages even though Starnes denies rumors that the plant is being closed.